Pray, send a copy of my letter to Lord Spencer; he must be very anxious to hear of this fleet.
I have taken the liberty of troubling your Excellency with a letter for Lady Nelson. Pray, forward it for me; and believe me, with the greatest respect, your most obedient servant,
HORATIO NELSON.
Sent on shore, to the charge of the Governor of Syracuse.
IV.
Vanguard, Syracuse, July 22d, 1798.
MY DEAR SIR,
I have had so much said about the King of Naples's orders only to admit three or four of the ships of our fleet into his ports, that I am astonished! I understood, that private orders, at least, would have been given for our free admission. If we are to be refused supplies, pray send me, by many vessels, an account, that I may in good time take the King's fleet to Gibraltar. Our treatment is scandalous, for a great nation to put up with; and the King's flag is insulted at every friendly port we look at.
I am, with the greatest respect, your most obedient servant,